2014 MLB Contenders and Pretenders Post-Trade Deadline

With all the movement that took place during the last week leading up to the MLB trade deadline, many teams were able to add some big-name bats and pitchers. The landscape for some teams significantly improved with key additions.

With the pieces now in place for most franchises, which teams have increased their chances of making a playoff run? Which teams that failed to make a deal, or sold off talent for prospects, will be watching the postseason from home?

Find out as MLB Lead Writer Zach Rymer breaks down which teams are contenders and which are pretenders.